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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,004.73, 462,306.18 and 182,042.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,004.73, 462,306.18 and 182,042.56 is: 251,218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,004.73 : 462,306.18 = 182,042.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,004.73/462,306.18 = 182,042.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,004.73x = 462,306.18 × 182,042.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,004.73x = 84,159,401,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,159,401,088.90/335,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,218.54

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